Park and Gardens

Pleasure Grounds

In the 18th century these grounds were where the family took evening strolls and enjoyed picnics. They contained many rare, exotic and unusual plants sourced from all over the world. These plants were discovered by plant hunters who were well travelled. Why not wander down our new plant hunter path?

Walled Garden

This 18th-century walled garden was constructed by William Eames and features Sir John Soane’s glasshouse. This is where we produce our young plants for the vegetable plots. Last year we delivered in excess of 450kg of produce to our restaurant. We're currently supplying cut flowers to the Hall too.

Parterre

Our parterre garden is a reflection of past glories in the North Park. This area of garden was lost for a century and restored in the 1990s. See the parterre in its full glory during the summer when 12,000 plants make a vibrant and colourful sight.

Parkland

Originally a small deer park surrounded by open fields, Wimpole parkland has changed many times throughout its history. Different owners employed different landscape designers and gardeners, who each left their mark on the landscape

Woodland Belts

Cobbs Wood is an ancient woodland. Named after Geoffrey Cobb, the lord of the manor of Wratsworth; there's now a lost village beneath Cobbs Wood itself. All other woodland is a direct result of the landscapers. It holds a surprising array of wildlife including eight species of woodland bat.

Spring flowers

With tonnes of daffodils planted in the Pleasure Grounds the drifts of yellow really brighten the spirits, together with little delicate species tulip it is something not to miss this Spring.

Spring flowers

With tonnes of daffodils planted in the Pleasure Grounds the drifts of yellow really brighten the spirits, together with little delicate species tulip it is something not to miss this Spring.

Spring flowers

With tonnes of daffodils planted in the Pleasure Grounds the drifts of yellow really brighten the spirits, together with little delicate species tulip it is something not to miss this Spring.

Greener gardening

For a greener way of gardening we generate tons of home-made compost, use solar panels to power machinery and harvest rainwater. We also use manure from our farm, peat-free compost and hand scythe in the orchards.